I program in c++ and want to get into game development (ive been making tetris clones etc. already), i am looking for a good book on it right now but was wondering if anyone could list resources that may help me. such as: online texts, online books (inhtml or pdf formator whatever), engines, libraries (especially those), API, graphics, etc. BY THE WAY: the project i am ready to program is a small isometric and/or tile-based(birds-eye view) rpg with turn-based combat and 16-bit type graphics (as long as you can tell what things are thats all that i care about at this time) would 2d overhead be that much easier than isometric? (if at all) much thanks for any help.

It will look fine in 16 bit. Age of Empires only used an 8 bit color palette. Also, I think 8 bit bitmaps are easier to work with but that''s just my opinion.

Completely overhead (90°) is a lot easier than isometric. I''ve made an overhead engine, and I am working on an isometric one, the first was a lot easier. But, the second will make a nicer game, imo at least .


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